Such an awkward visit to Rosetta's. We ordered food in a group so it was 4 different orders. Three of the 4 orders came out in less than 5 minutes so most of us were done eating our food and the 4th order had still not arrived 20 minutes later. I peeked inside and saw it on the counter. Figuring it would be out in a minute I sat back down. Five full minutes later I came back in and the food was still there sitting on the counter- I politely asked to confirm that it was ours and when they said it was I asked if it could grab it for them. The guy responded "no- we will get it" with no other explanation as to why it was still sitting there and I said "oh ok and laughed" and as I walked out someone behind the counter imitated my laugh which felt pretty yucky as I had been nothing but kind. :( I explained to the two people waiting that their food was coming out shortly but after a minute or two it still had not arrived. My sister went inside and asked what was happening and asked if they could box it up or give a refund. The manager came out, explaining he was Rosetta's son, and asked why there was some frustration. My sister repeated what had happened and again made her request for a refund. He laughed at her and said there would be no refund and that it was perfectly normal etc etc - this might have all been a misunderstanding. I totally get that they had no idea all of us were together because we ordered separately- but at least have some empathy and professionalism and apologize instead of being defensive and literally laughing at us while repeating "this is the standard" As far as the food- I really used to love their peanut butter tofu but the pb tofu side we ordered was dry and bland- not sure if that's just how it is now or if it was just a bad batch. My veggie burger was delicious. My sister and mom eventually got their food to go and gave it to a few house less folks on the walk back to our car. Experience sucked overall and we won't go out of our way to go back- not that they care: When my 78 year old mother said "treating people like this doesn't make people want to come back" he made that clear when he responded "you don't have to come back if you don't want to" lol read more

It's a vegan restaurant, which I'm interested in, and a kombucha bar, which not so much. I'm not sure how I missed it on my numerous Asheville trips, but when I finally got around to trying it, I found a Buddha Bowl to be as diverse in flavors as one might expect, with the seaweed salad in particular standing out in this mountainous region. The local ginger beer I tried instead of kombucha didn't really impress me; it was labeled as having cayenne pepper in it-which seems like cheating-but even then wasn't a huge kick. They had outdoor seating as well as indoor, and a good variety on the menu. Of note, they make a great deal about offering a plate of rice and beans to anyone who needs one for extra cheap, and there are certainly plenty of people around downtown Asheville that need one. I'd try something with tempeh and order around a bit more if I got back here. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Good Bros ginger brew - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We used Yelp to find a last minute dinner spot and were not disappointed!! The factor that drew us to Rosetta's was the fact that they have a dog-friendly dining room! That's rare and much appreciated when traveling with our furry friend. Almost everything on the menu is vegan which was so nice! We loved everything we ordered. Tempeh wings (trust me, GET THESE), a tempeh Reuben, and tacos! The food came out fast and was really really good. Service was good too. No complaints! The atmosphere is cool and eclectic. Lots of plants and interesting decor. read more

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This was some seriously yummy plant based food. There were a couple of surprises, like the nuggets that I didn't expect to be falafel-esque. The mashed potatoes especially were incredible. A lot of yummy drink options too. And it was fast and easy! I love self-seated places. read more

Love this place and would come back again in a heartbeat. If you're looking for good vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, nut or soy free food, this place offers options for all of those! Cozy vibe, friendly staff, and a guitarist playing throughout the meal. Our food was absolutely delicious and satisfying. We got the Buddha bowl, Family Favorite, flight of kombucha (6 for $7), and the lemon chiffon pie. The Buddha bowl was filled with all sorts of veggies, baked tofu, and a flavorful peanut sauce - I loved it. All six of the draught kombuchas were different, and we liked Earth and Sovereign the best. The lemon chiffon pie (all fair trade and organic) had an excellent creamy texture, light and lemony flavor, and was the perfect sweetness. On top of it all, the service was excellent and very friendly, and food was very reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

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Love the tempeh reuben! Flavorful & love the bread. We also ordered chips and queso. I love their vegan queso. Great place to stop and grab a sandwich. Low key & chill but still a good meal. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Tempeh Reuben Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great service, yummy food Just traveling now and making this post so I can make sure to return... Yummy large portions read more

Great food, friendly helpful folks. Loved it. Amazing vegan desserts, cornbread and greens were wonderf. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Lamp above door - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I like this gem. There's plenty of seating inside & our. The restaurant is 100% vegan. I had a portobello dish with kale, mashed potatoes, and gravy. I give this dish a 9.5 out of 10 - it was tooooooo good & the portions were generous. I think the mushrooms were slightly too vinegary for me. Additionally my husband ordered a Ruben and it was tasty as well. The bread, sauce, & tempeh was all delicious and came together very well. read more

I randomly picked a vegan restaurant as I was passing through on my way from South Carolina to Tennessee and I am so thankful I stumbled upon this hidden gem. Loved the ambiance! It is everything I love in a vegan restaurant in a city. Eclectic with a good vibe. People were just friendly and enjoying themselves over some good food. If you sit at the ledge that overlooks the street there is a nice little succulent garden right in front of your table. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the Buffalo cauliflower and a side a mashed potatoes with gravy. My hubby ordered the yellow coconut curry. The food was generously portioned as we did have a little leftover. I will say it was a little tricky to figure out where to sit and how to order. The bar downstairs is separate from the upstairs restaurant. The upstairs is more of a hip cafe. You can get cocktail upstairs, but they are just single liquor added to kombucha. It is also counter service for ordering, but the food is brought to you. The downstairs is more of a bar. You sit wherever you want and then somebody will wait on you. They have a handcrafted looking bar and they get the food from upstairs for you. There was only one server so we decided just to go upstairs since we wanted to grab a quick meal before getting back on the road. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Docked two stars almost exclusively due to this place quite possibly being the worst tipping culture I've ever seen. This is a typical place that has you order upfront at the cashier and pay before you even get your food and the payment DEFAULTS you to tip at 30%!!! Seriously I'd be willing to bet most don't even realize they are doing it if they aren't paying attention. You then have to get your own drink if you want water and there are signs everywhere that ask you to bus your own table! I couldn't believe it. They ask for 30% tip and demand you bus your own table and get your own drink. All they do is bring the food you paid for to you. I'm sorry but this should be unacceptable. Instead of forcing customers to pay employee salaries we should force the business owner to pay their employees a livable wage. The food wasn't terrible but quite frankly was just about mid tier for any vegetarian place I've been. read more

A must visit in Asheville! Rosetta's features all vegan foods but even for someone who's not vegan like me, the food is excellent! The place has really cool hippie vibes with ample outdoor seating and beautiful plants. It's very welcoming towards the LGBTQ community too! Ordering is at the counter and then you grab your own seat. Service was speedy! The menu features a variety of sandwiches and bowls. Prices are reasonable at $15-20. I ordered the tempeh reuben and it was SO GOOD! Highly recommend this place and would love to be back soon! read more

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Don't overthink it! Go and order I promise you won't be let down. Food and servers are awesome. Their food is seasoned really well, well portioned and filling. It's home cooked/comfort food with fresh ingredients. Greens and corn bread was delicious, the bellyful plate was amazing, their sweet potato fries with Cajun spice have the perfect kick and not saturated in grease or salt, the mountain is a mountain! Nice music and plants inside too! Please visit them and have a good time! read more

I have been going to this restaurant since it opened cause I loved the concept of pay what you can. This place welcomes everyone and the smells from the kitchen are from your long lost relative or kinfolk if you country. This remains my standard for vegan cooking. Then a damn storm came along and it is called PIVOT and the service and food are still amazing. It is still welcoming beyond belief and should be supported so everyone can have a room over thieir heads to sleep. I plan to return again and bring Tony P with Me. Hang in there yall. Hugs from a visitor who loves you read more

Soooo....let's start with the atmosphere. GREAT! When we walked in, it was very nicely decorated and seating was nice. Loved all the little touches that made it somewhat Hippy-ish. My type of vibe! Food...NO, NO, and NO! I chose this place because my sister, niece, and I always find a vegan place when we travel. The reviews were awesome so hey...why not? Let's just say, I wish we had eaten the food we cooked and brought with us. Don't be fooled by the looks and smell. Looks and smells good but...uhmmmm... - Buffalo Cauliflower: 8/10 excellent flavor, great sauce, but greasy and soggy - Tempah Wings: 2/10 great sauce flavor but, greasy, soggy, and had a mushy consistency - Seaside salad: just NO - Korean BBQ Tempah: Definitely NOT Korean! 0/10 - Mashed potatoes and gravy 9/10 delicious but served cold - Sautéed Kale: 5/10 good flavor but served cold...again - Peanut Butter Tempah: - Kambucha Flight: 10/10 LOVED IT! -Price: $90 on food we couldn't even eat. Most went into the trash! Customer Service: well...let's just say they need a LOT of training on how to create a welcoming environment. Maybe because they're young or owners? I was told at first that all the glasses used for the flight, but 4, were broken so they couldn't do it. I asked why not just use one of the flight glasses to measure out the kambucha and pour it into shot glasses. I literally got the deer in the headlights state then...DING, the light came on! How about NOT telling the customer that you were too lazy to go to the store and buy more glasses or just order more or just .....I'm done... DEFINITELY won't be going back! Stay tuned...we're going to another restaurant later today. read more

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I give the food and drinks 5 stars easily. Four stars for the service. You don't come here for prompt and excellent service. The People are incredibly nice, and we had a great time. But service was somewhat of an afterthought, and we had to remind them more than once to bring us something. We ate vegan queso, Buddha bowl, tofu and avocado sandwich with a side of slaw, and all were delicious. The kombucha is not to be missed. My buchirita cocktail was wonderful as well. And the nicest surprise was the raw vegan cheesecake. We were awed by how yummy it was. Come hungry and thirsty, just don't come in a hurry. read more

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With so many great options in Asheville it was a very tough decision on where to do dinner tonight. Winner, winner, veggie dinner! Right now they are doing a walk up window. Apparently they do have upstairs seating. The menu of this vegetarian restaurant is posted and while extensive isn't really overwhelming. The choice for me was easy, I always love a vegetarian Reuben, I forget what sides come standard but for a slight upcharge I subbed sweet potato fries. We also got a Buddha bowl and a cup of chili and a bowl of today's soup- hot and sour mushroom. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, the portions are large and the additions were unwarranted but definitely not unappreciated. OMG, both the chili and the soup were truly outstanding. But things only got better from there! All vegetarian, I believe all can be made vegan. I also think all the desserts of which there were 8-10 to choose from are vegan. Also, we walked about 10 minutes back to our hotel with the food and it traveled well, tasted every bit as good as eating in. read more

Very happy that they are a fully vegan restaurant with allium free options With that being said I never like to overly judge a place as I know quality can vary with staff and all that but I've gone about 10 times over the past few years and always experience the same few things: Bland food that tastes like it's been sitting in a warmer all day and poor quality desserts. Cute dining room but low vibe. Staff with attitude (not always but more than once). This usually speaks to quality of management and pay because it seems I'm not the only one who has experienced this based on other reviews. If you are not vegan I would pass as the quality will leave you disappointed in vegan food. I really hope they step up the game because with more effort and care the place could be great, and I'd love to visit again! Specifically speaking on the PB tofu, curry, potatoes and gravy, cookies and strawberry cake. read more

I love Rosetta's Kitchen delicious mouth watering bowl of juicy sautéed greens onion garlic tasty with a side of toasted cornbread Colorful Reuben Tempeh avocado sandwich with flavorful kraut an added side fresh crunchy salad The counter staff who takes your order are pleasant friendly gentle spirited I love their dedication and positive energy read more

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Love trying vegan food around the country but this one didn't really hit the spot. The food was healthy and fresh but it it was too bland for me. I've had such amazing vegan food lately and I felt like I had been transported back to 2015 where vegan food was just becoming a thing. Maybe I just went in with high expectations based on the reviews, but it was quite mediocre. read more

I first went here 15 years ago and the Korean tempeh and peanut butter tofu still hit just as hard. The employees were friendly and helpful, and gave us great recommendations for kombucha. It's in a different spot than when I first went there years ago, but I'd say the ambiance was improved on what was already a stellar spot. read more

If you love a variety of kombucha on tap and home cooked vegan meals then Rosetta's Kitchen & The Buchi Bar is an amazing option to check out in Asheville, NC. We visit Asheville in the fall every year and this is one of our go-to restaurants - it's so good we went two days in a row last year! The interior is so cool and eclectic but nothing beats sitting outside surrounded by the flowers and herbs growing in their flower beds, in the crisp autumn air - or summer/spring air! The servers were super kind and had great suggestions for their kombucha and food options. Rosetta's is a place that we will keep visiting every time we are in the Asheville area! read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Kombucha! - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We went for incredible vegan nachos...and we weren't disappointed! The staff was knowledgeable, the food was amazing, and they had a great selection of vegan fare with something for everyone. I highly recommend the Reuben with sweet potato fries! read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Very cool aesthetic with mid century diner and asheville studio combo. Service was quick and responsive. You pay before receiving the food and are asked for a tip, they bring the food to you but you bus your table. I'm not a vegan but we were impressed with the Portobello mushroom sandwich. The sweet potato fries were a little darker than I'd prefer but from the good ones I picked out they were good and simply made. The kitchen staff were playing their dubstep and d&b music over the dining room reggae and it very overwhelming but still funny, they turned it off after a little while. Good place for vegans looking for a quirky quiet place to study or get a good snack. read more

Amazing food and large portions. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service, highly recommended for vegan and LGBTQ+ friendly dining.

Slap yo mama good! The Buffalo wings were astoundingly good! As was the vegan gravy and mashed potatoes and the greens were phenomenal. I loved the cornbread. I loved everything! The staff is kind and the ambience perfect! read more

Amazing. Hands down will be my go to when in town. I am not a vegan or vegetarian but do not eat gluten or any dairy. The menu is clear and easy to understand and if I had questions about ingredients they were happy to answer. The atmosphere was relaxing and chill. The food was amazing and you get a large portion for the cost. My husband who is heavily carnivorous agreed the food was amazing. The vegan queso and ranch I wish I could have taken home with me . Also unlimited water! read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - It's sideways but loaded nachos with vegan queso, Buffalo bites and the chili fries. - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The cornbread alone is five stars! The atmosphere is relaxed and the desserts are awesome. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We decided to come here randomly after walking by and checking out the menu. I was really excited to try the food because the prices were cheap, I liked the selection, and the building is cute. I ordered the Mac n cheese and Korean bbq tempeh and my boyfriend ordered the coconut curry. A few minutes later, the waitress came back and told me that they were out of the Korean bbq tempeh and she asked if I would like to order anything else. I asked her to give me a second and she didn't return to the table for atleast 15 minutes. By that time I decided I didn't want anything else. We waited a while for the food, mine came first and to my surprise they brought the Korean bbq tempeh that they were supposedly sold out of. I honestly didn't want it anymore, since I was told that it was sold out I had already picked another place for us to go to eat. I didn't say anything about it but I wish I did, because it tasted absolutely horrible. The Mac and cheese was just normal, nothing special. I finished my food and my boyfriend still hadn't received his so he asked about it and it had never been put in the system to order. We paid and left. I'm only giving two stars because this restaurant has things I really like: 1. When passing by, I noticed they had a To go box outside with free food for anyone to pick up. I think that's a really nice thing to do with extra food instead of throwing it away. 2. On their menu, they have a rice and beans plate where you can pay whatever you can afford. 3. Free water refill station for anybody. read more

I had lunch at Rosetta's with a friend who is vegan and the food was delicious! However, I have been watching my salt intake- cutting back- and the food seemed very salty , but perhaps because I've cut salt and am sensitive to it( trying to lower blood pressure without meds.) Otherwise, I would give this restaurant a 5. If you love vegetables, you will love the food here. The dishes are very tasty, creative, and well- prepared! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the service is excellent. You don't have to be either vegan or vegetarian to appreciate the food here. But if you don't like a variety of vegetables, you may be limited. The mashed potatoes and gravy is superb, by the way. No one would turn his nose up at that! All in all, it was great food! Just concerned with salt content! read more

Probably some of the best vegan food I've ever had! I had the family favorite and the Buffalo cauliflower wings and both were absolutely wonderful! Low lighting and relaxed interior with very helpful servers for recommendations. Will definitely come back here the next time I'm in town! read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Family Favorite (peanut butter tofu, mashed potato, sautéed greens) - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great metal restaurant in Asheville. It has lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Check it out.

Super underwhelmed. Order at the counter and clean up after yourself. In fact there's several signs you can't miss that remind you to bus yourself. Ok fine sure. But the employees weren't friendly. I sat at the bar and had to move bc in the middle of eating an employee sits next to me and starts loudly wrapping silverware. So besides the ambiance being a bummer the food sucked. I actually was physically sick the next morning. Peanut butter tofu dry and uninteresting. Greens half yellow and the heavy garlic was not doing it for me. Too expensive for what you get. I've made this same meal at home and know how easy and cheap it is. 3 stars only bc I want vegan establishments to stick around. But honestly this place was a huge bummer. Visited in 2019 and it was fantastic. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Peanut butter tofu. Just make it at home instead... - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The wings and the Reuben were absolutely amazing the fries were all so very crunchy good drink options nice service

Fantastic vegan food in the heart of Asheville. We had the buffalo cauliflower & Vegetable curry. Great outdoor seating space. We'll be back. read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Curry & buffalo cauliflower. - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We ordered a dish called bellyful which was pinto beans and brown rice with a tomato sauce, it had very little flavor and tasted as if it had come out of a can. Also 2 veg salads that were good but served in little bowls and we had to ask for plates to transfer them to, to avoid spilling read more

Great vegan food. I had the Bellyfull, rice, beans, lettuce, tofu, and salsa. Maybe a little plain tasting but I don't eat a lot of salt. Wife had the vegan burger which she said was "out of this world". We shared a cup of peanut butter tofu which was ok. We'll be back. read more

What an adorable little gem! Local local local! Great vegan options and Kombucha on tap! Very pleased with the atmosphere-very relaxing and delicious food. Very reasonably priced!! read more

Rosetta's Kitchen - Seed Kombucha bar view! - Vegetarian Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

SO GOOD! Vegan soul food and more. Casual backyard vibes and awesome food. The creative kombucha flavors and dessert case were a plus read more

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We were traveling through the area and stopped here for dinner. It has a fun atmosphere and the food was great!